2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert vs 2024 Trek Émonda SLR H2
The 50 is the Trek Émonda SLR H2 size closest to your 52 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Trek Émonda SLR H2
Compared with the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert in 52, the Trek Émonda SLR H2 in 50 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert is drawn. The Trek Émonda SLR H2 numbers we have for size 50 are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert 52 | Trek Émonda SLR H2 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 377mm | 374 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 535mm | 535 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.5° | 72.1° | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 410mm | 410 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 975mm | 974 | −1 mm |
| BB drop | 74mm | 72 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 266mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 746mm | 707 | −39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 456mm | 476 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 370mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120mm | 130 | +10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 521 |
Differences are the Trek Émonda SLR H2 minus the Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert. Full charts: 2024 Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert, 2024 Trek Émonda SLR H2.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Tarmac SL8 ExpertTrek Émonda SLR H2
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized Tarmac SL8 ExpertExpert | Trek Émonda SLR H2SLR H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Tarmac SL8 | Trek Ultralight 700 |
| Shifter | SRAM eTap AXS Rival | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM eTap AXS Rival | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM Rival | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM Rival | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval C38 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Turbo | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM eTap AXS Rival | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shallow Drop | not listed |
| Stem | Tarmac integrated | not listed |
| Bar tape | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 | Trek Not |
| Saddle | Specialized Power | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | Trek Emonda SLR |
| Headset | not listed | Bontrager Expander Plug |
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